English–German

“senior citizen” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzeːni̯oːɐ̯/

Example

Der Senior braucht Hilfe beim Treppensteigen.

The senior citizen needs help climbing the stairs.

Illustration for Senior (senior citizen)

How to say “senior citizen” in German

“Senior citizen” in German is Senior.

An older or higher-ranking person positioned above younger members in age, experience, or status.

Full entry for Senior: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Senior

Im Seniorenheim singen die Bewohner oft gemeinsam.

In the home for senior citizens, the residents often sing together.

Tips for using Senior

  • Senior is a masculine German noun with the plural Senioren, and context determines whether it means an older person or a higher-ranking member.

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